This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Cherokee Nation is the federally recognized government of the Cherokee people and thereby has sovereign status granted by treaty and law. Tribal sovereignty is the right to self-governance. The seat of tribal government is the W.W. Keeler Complex near Tahlequah, Oklahoma, capital of the Cherokee Nation. The jurisdictional area of the Cherokee Nation (hereinafter referred to as Nation) covers 14 counties in Northeastern Oklahoma. The Nation is seeking proposals from interested parties to provide Microgrid Feasibility Studies for the Natural Resources Department. The Nation is requesting proposals from companies with knowledge and previous experience providing Microgrid Feasibility Studies similar in size and scope. The Nation will be accepting proposals from Indian and Non-Indian parties. Indian preference will be given only to responding parties who provide proof of current certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employments Office (TERO) located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, telephone number (918) 453-5000. Indian preference will be applied in accordance with Cherokee Nation Acquisition Management Policy and Procedures. Proof of TERO certification must accompany and be included in proposal submittal. GENERAL CONDITIONS: The Nation is seeking proposals from qualified parties to provide Microgrid Feasibility Studies for the Natural Resources Department. Proposals will be accepted from Indian and non-Indian companies. The RFP and any issued addendum(s) will be posted for vendor access online. It is the responsibility of interested parties to access online for addendum information and to follow all instructions outlined in the RFP for proposal submittal. The intent is one award and contract for the entire project based on the evaluation criteria set forth in this proposal but reserves the right to issue multiple awards and contracts. Successful vendor will be required to have insurance acceptable to the Nation. Responding parties are advised any person, firm, or other party to whom it is proposed to award a subcontract or form a joint venture under this contract must be acceptable to the Nation. Any proposed subcontracts must be approved by the Nation. The contract(s) award will be subject to availability of funds. The Nation reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The Nation reserves the right to determine if a proposal meets stated requirements, and to award a contract that is in the best interest of the Nation. Responding parties are responsible for any and all costs associated with the preparation and submission of proposals. No responding party may withdraw their proposal within 90 days after proposal due date. Cherokee Nation reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Cherokee Nation reserves the right to determine if a proposal meets stated requirements. Award will be made subject to availability of funds. No offeror may withdraw their proposal within 90 days after proposal due date. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.